Security is being stepped up around Celtic Park as major venues across Scotland continue to implement measures as the UK’s terror threat level remains at “severe.”
The news comes just a day after it was reported increased security measures will be placed in roads around Ibrox Stadium during match days “until further notice.”
Police Scotland described how the force is implementing the move “on the advice of experts” where it’s thought they will “enhance safety and provide public reassurance at a number of locations.”
Chief superintendent Sharon Milton said: “These include sports grounds, concert venues, and iconic or crowded places. For example, measures - including those to deter vehicle attacks - will be in place at all Rangers and Celtic home games for the foreseeable future.
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“This is not unique to one specific geographical area or policing division, and considerations apply for events across Scotland.”
It was also reported how roads surrounding Bellahouston Park will close for the Eminem concert tonight in a bid to further safeguard concert-goers.
The decisions to close major routes around the country comes after a summer filled with terror attacks on Manchester and London, and the recent attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils which killed 15 people and injured at least 130.
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Edinburgh Police Division also put protection barriers into place around the capital just as the Fringe kicked off.
Police Scotland said at the time: “The National Barrier Asset is a temporary deployed system including high security gates, portals and barriers, which are designed to prevent hostile vehicle attacks on key or busy crowded place locations.
“This request for its use in Edinburgh has been approved and will be funded entirely by the UK Government.
“It will help to keep people safe whilst attending events at Edinburgh Castle and the High Street in the event of vehicle-as-a-weapon attacks, such as those seen at Westminster Bridge and Borough Market in London.”
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